Cocheco River trout stocking
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire · stream · 45 ft elevation
Cocheco River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 8, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,300 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 5 of 22 stocked waters in Strafford County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: ISINGLASS R AT ROCHESTER NECK RD, NR DOVER, NH (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 52°F
- Flow
- 87 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 4.09 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Cocheco River
- Today52°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tonight26°FMostly Clearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday59°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Sunday Night39°FMostly Clearwind 5 mph
- Monday68°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night44°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 1 | 800 | 800 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 500 | 500 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 1,300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8Latest Friday | Brown trout | 800 285 lb | 30 days | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 8 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 500 168 lb | Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery |
From New Hampshire fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New Hampshire fishing regulations.
Where is Cocheco River?
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Cocheco River
- Willand Pondlake · 2 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Barbadoes Pondlake · 2 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Bellamy Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Oyster Riverstream · 4 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Isinglass Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Lamprey Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Little Riverstream · 8 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Lamprey Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 8, 2026
All stocked waters in Strafford CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Cocheco River
- When was Cocheco River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brown trout, 800 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Cocheco River stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
- Is Cocheco River stocked often?
- Number 5 of 22 stocked waters in Strafford County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Cocheco River?
- Brown trout (1 stocking, 800 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).
- How warm is the water near Cocheco River?
- The nearest USGS gage read 52°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.